Perle D'or Anyone
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slumgullion in southern OR
3 years agoK S 7b Little Rock (formerly of Seattle)
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Maggie, Spice and Perle d'Or
Comments (11)Pat, Perle d'Or is a fantastic rose here. The bud, the bloom, the blown bloom. I love her. It's my understanding she is good in a pot. Just a lovely rose. I have Maggie on order and expect to receive her in 2 weeks. Spice is very floriferous but I can't detect a fragrance...I agree with Ingrid regarding her growth habit. I can't say enough about Felicia! She is a fantastic rose and so fragrant! Check her out on HMF. She's been clean and a non stop bloom machine. Susan...See MoreRoses like Perle d'Ore
Comments (22)Ingrid, Lady Ann Kidwell, as a full-size shrub, can take your breath away. The blooms nod and dangle, swaying with the breezes and, though not "classic", have a pleasing form. She is relentlessly cheerful in the worst of heat waves and is among the most frequent bloomers in my entire collection. She also, in certain weathers, has a color of purple that is as good and true as any in the rose world. The foliage is clean. I had to have her after seeing the wonderful specimens at the SJHRG, which look great every single time I go there (no small feat for a rose). I love her, but I do have her over in the "bold color" section, where she holds her own!...See MorePerle d'Or Rose
Comments (16)I also have La Marne. It is very easy to grow. I give it no care other than clipping off the faded blooms. It is the first rose to bloom in my garden, and also the last. If you want lush, cabbagey roses try Belinda's Dream. I have several of these. It's a medium-sized shrub and has light pink roses that are packed with petals. It is one of the best roses for this area. It is constantly in bloom for me, sometimes in large flushes, sometimes not, but always has a couple of blooms. Northside Gardens has it. I don't know how you feel about chemicals, but you could make any rose "disease resistant" by using a systemic product. I use Bayer all-in-one granules that fertilize, protect against disease, and protect against bugs. You just sprinkle them on top of the soil every three months. Easy!...See MorePaul Bocuse and Perle d'Or Question
Comments (10)I wack my Perle back each spring. If not, it would reach over 6 feet tall and 5 feet wide. Mine is growing in a partially shady area in Portland, OR. I find that PdO performs fine in full sun or partial shade. The blooms bleach faster in the sun, but you do get more blooms, but the blooms don't last quite as long. In the end, it's either 6 or a half a dozen, as the saying goes. PdO is a great rose! It's in my front garden because it blooms all season. As Jeri mentioned, Perle is not a pot pet. A golden retriever, not a chihuahua. :-) I haven't grown Paul Bocuse, so I'm afraid I can't provide any feedback on that one. Carol...See MoreK S 7b Little Rock (formerly of Seattle)
3 years agoPS here it is blooming in my garden on January 1st. Almost everything else is dormant.
Vaporvac Z6-OhioRiverValley
3 years agorifis (zone 6b-7a NJ)
3 years agoWestminster_7NYC
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Lilyfinch z9a Murrieta Ca
3 years ago
I lived in Burns , a small small town outside of Franklin? That was the next closest town people hear of .I miss it so so much . I was lucky enough to live on the edge of a black angus cattle farm . It was so beautiful and I loved it more than anything!
I know you know how lovely Tennessee is . Here was my garden
Ok no more reminiscing or I won’t be able to stop . :)
Westminster_7NYC thanked Lilyfinch z9a Murrieta Caslumgullion in southern OR
3 years ago
Mischievous Magpie (CO 5b)
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librarian_gardner_8b_pnw
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erasmus_gw
3 years agoI think it's very beautiful but i have never had a really good plant going of it. Not the plant's fault I think...I just stuck it in challenging spots. It's a healthy thing.
Westminster_7NYC
3 years ago
sultry_jasmine_nights (Florida-9a-ish)
3 years agojacqueline9CA
3 years agoI love Perle d"Or. I have one which has attained about 4 feet in, say 5 years in partial sun (from very tall street trees). It is healthy and never needs pruning - grows in an upright, sort of vase shape.
Below is a pic of a mature (at least 30 years old - that is how long I have seen it) one growing in full sun a few blocks away from us. I think this represents how big a mature one will get - I don't think it has ever been pruned.
Jackie
Westminster_7NYC thanked jacqueline9CA
MiGreenThumb (Z5b S.Michigan/Sunset 41) Elevation: 1091 feet
3 years agoIt's proven not hardy enough as far north as I am, and I am thinking of potting mine up because it's dwindling in the ground.
That being said...
I love the charming little blooms with their perfect little tea rose buds and open blooms with strappy little petals. A sweet scent which carries well on humid air. Beautiful apricot fading to off-white colour.
I highly recommend it for warmer areas.
Steven
Rosefolly
3 years ago
Rosylady (PNW zone 8)